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Transportation & LogisticsFirst Quarter 2019 | Article: The Rise of FreightTech
In This Issue
The Rise of FreightTech 1
Industry Macro Trends 4
Trucking 7
Rail & Intermodal 10
M&A Activity 12
Public Company Performance 15
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To the lay person, transportation may seem like the farthest end of the spectrum from the technology industry – telephone
orders and paper shipment tracking. But those in the know understand just how tech-enabled the industry has become.
Advancements in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and predictive technology could have the power to disrupt the
way goods are transported, stored, and tracked. And investors are clearly willing to take bets on that.
Over the past few years, FreightTech has emerged as its own category of technology. The level of excitement in the space
grew in 2018 as global venture capital investment increased to $2.9 billion from $1.3 billion the prior year. FreightTech
is on track for another year of exponential growth in 2019, with $1.6B of funding raised in the first quarter alone.
FEATURE
The Rise of FreightTech
FreightTech VC Funding
$1.3
$2.9
$1.6
$0.0
$1.0
$2.0
$3.0
$4.0
$5.0
$6.0
$7.0
2017 2018 2019*
Billions $4.8
2019 data through Q1 annualizedSource: Pitchbook, Freightwaves
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The willingness of industry participants to adopt logistics technology is evident as well. Corporate players and major
OEMs have spun up innovation departments, startup accelerators, and investment arms in order to find and fund new
technology. However, it’s not only the companies that directly benefit from this technology that are investing capital in the
space. Technology players recognize the potential for returns on transportation investments, too. Alphabet’s venture cap-
ital arm, Capital G, led a $185 million investment in Convoy, a tech-enabled freight matching startup, at the end of 2018.
The Series C round valued Convoy at $1.0 billion and brought the company’s total capital raise to $265 million. Softbank
Vision Fund, known for making big bets on disruptive technology, got in on the game too. The fund invested $1.0 billion in
Flexport, a digital platform for freight forwarding and logistics, at the start of the year. The investment valued the company
at $3.2 billion.
The table below shows the five largest North American FreightTech investments in the first quarter of 2019 by round size.
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The Rise of FreightTech(continued)
Top North American FreightTech Deals - 1Q19
Name Round Size Stage Description
Flexport $1.0 billion Late Stage digital freight-forwarding platform
NEXT Trucking $97 million Series C digital freight matching platform
FourKites $50 million Series C supply chain visibility platform
Flexe $43 million Series Bonline marketplace for on-demand warehousing
Bringg $25 million Series C delivery logistics platform
Sources: Freightwaves, Crunchbase
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Investment in FreightTech has not only grown in terms of aggregate investment, but the average size of deal rounds
has increased as well, mirroring the trends in the overall venture capital landscape. According to Morningstar, the
average round size for a Series B round in the FreightTech industry increased 78% from $24.5 million in 2014 to $43.6
million in 2017.
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The Rise of FreightTech(continued) Industry Startup Activity
Classification # Companies
Funding
Rounds
Funding
Amount ($B) Acquisitions
Logistics 6,466 3,154 $64.8 1,347
Transportation 988 2,105 $32.7 63
Freight Service 369 184 $1.4 82
Shipping 172 373 $1.3 12
Source: Crunchbase
The classification of transportation and logistics startups differs, but it is clear that there is growing innovation in many dif-
ferent facets of the industry. It is evident that technological change in the freight transportation industry is about far more
than just digitizing processes that once involved paper or fax machines. The application of advanced data and analytics
to the transportation and logistics industry has the potential to change the global movement of freight.
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Industry Macro TrendsIndustrial Production IndexDemand for services in the logistics
industry is tied to the level of domestic
industrial production. The Industrial
Production Index is an economic
measure of all real output from
manufacturing, mining, electric, and
gas utilities. The index value in March
2019 reached 110.2, down 0.33% from
110.6 in December 2018 and the first
quarter-over-quarter decline since 2017.
The largest category decline was in
consumer durables, led by automotive
products.
Industrial Production Index (seasonally adjusted)
80
85
90
95
100
105
110
115
Mar-04
Mar-05
Mar-06
Mar-07
Mar-08
Mar-09
Mar-10
Mar-11
Mar-12
Mar-13
Mar-14
Mar-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Mar-18
Mar-19
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Indexed to 2012
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Industry Macro TrendsTransportation Services IndexSimilarly, the Transportation Services
Index, which measures freight traffic in
the United States, moderated slightly in
February 2019. The index fell to 136.9,
down 0.5% from 137.6 in January 2019,
but 3.2% higher than 132.7 in February
2018. The use of freight transportation
has generally paced with industrial
output over the last 20 years.
Cass Freight IndexThe Cass Freight Index of shipments
and expenditures is considered one of
the best indicators of overall U.S. freight
activity. Although shipments were at
record highs in early 2018, three straight
months of year-over-year declines in
first quarter 2019 appear to indicate
some moderation in the industry. Index
movement over the coming months will
indicate whether industry executives
should view this as a temporary slow-
down or a signal of industry contraction.
Transportation Services Index (freight, seasonally adjusted)
Cass Freight Index
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
Mar-04
Mar-05
Mar-06
Mar-07
Mar-08
Mar-09
Mar-10
Mar-11
Mar-12
Mar-13
Mar-14
Mar-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Mar-18
Mar-19
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics Indexed to January 2000
1.197
2.889
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
Mar-06
Mar-07
Mar-08
Mar-09
Mar-10
Mar-11
Mar-12
Mar-13
Mar-14
Mar-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Mar-18
Mar-19
Shipments Expenditures
Source: Cass Information Systems, Inc. and Avondale Partners
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IndustryMacro TrendsShipmentsShipments in 1Q19 were slightly below
the level recorded at this point last year.
After an exceptionally strong 2018, the
index declined on a year-over-year basis
in December 2018, which has continued
through the first quarter. The Cass report
points to the risk of continued global trade
uncertainty and the benefit of falling WTI
crude prices as the two primary factors
influencing trade activity. Increases and
declines in the level of freight shipments
are frequent precursors to economic
activity, signaling economic expansion
and contraction, respectively.
ExpendituresExpenditures rose to 2.889 in March
2019, indicating continued pricing power
for freight shippers. However, the rate of
growth in expenditures has slowed some
from 2018. For example, the year-over-
year increase in March 2019 was 6.1%,
compared to a 15.6% year-over-year
increase in March 2018.
Shipments
Expenditures
0.90
1.00
1.10
1.20
1.30
1.40
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019Source: Cass Information Systems, Inc. and Avondale Partners
2.00
2.20
2.40
2.60
2.80
3.00
3.20
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Source: Cass Information Systems, Inc. and Broughton Capital
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Trucking
Truck Tonnage (seasonally adjusted)
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
105
110
115
120
Mar-04
Mar-05
Mar-06
Mar-07
Mar-08
Mar-09
Mar-10
Mar-11
Mar-12
Mar-13
Mar-14
Mar-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Mar-18
Mar-19
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics Indexed to January 2000
Truck TonnageThe truck tonnage index reached a high level in November 2018 at 117.3, compared to a low of 74.8 in April 2009 during the
Great Recession. Tonnage decreased in first quarter 2019, however, falling to 115.5 in January and 116.4 in February. The
American Trucking Association attributes this slight dip to higher than normal winter storm activity that continued through
March for much of the United States and restricted road shipping.
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TruckingSpot vs. Contract RatesThe Spot vs. Contract Rates charts
depicts monthly national average line
haul rates and fuel surcharges from
DAT. Shippers enter contracts that lock
in a static contract rate for a period of
time. Spot rates, on the other hand, are
one-time shipping quotes for a specific
transaction or series of transactions.
Excess capacity has contributed to
spot rates below contract rates in
recent months and a larger than normal
divergence between the two rates.
Rates decreased from December 2018
across all categories. Reefer spot rates
fell 27¢ to $2.17 in March 2019 from
$2.44 in December 2018. Dry van spot
rates declined 22¢ to $1.85 from $2.07.
Flatbed spot rates showed the smallest
change, with a decline of 8¢ from $2.42
to $2.34. However, Freightwaves Chief
Economist Ibrahiim Bayaan said
on his April Market Update that this
indicates more of a reversion to normal
levels than a true decline.
Spot vs. Contract Rates
$1.80
$1.95
$2.10
$2.25
$2.40
$2.55
$2.70
$2.85
Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
2018 2019
Reefer Spot Flatbed Spot Dry Van SpotReefer Contract Flatbed Contract Dry Van Contract
Source: DAT
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TruckingLoad-to-Truck RatioIncreases or decreases in freight rates
are influenced by trucking capacity, as
measured by the load-to-truck ratio. While
economic factors typical push supply
and demand, compression or expansion
that occurs faster in the shipping industry
can accelerate movements faster than
the overall economy.
Movement in the load-to-truck ratio
varied significantly in first quarter
2019. The van and reefer ratios fell
74% and 59% over fourth quarter 2018,
respectively. The load-to-truck rate for
flatbed rose 15% from year-end 2018,
but remains near historical lows.
Dry Van Load-to-Truck
Reefer Load-to-Truck
Flatbed Load-to-Truck
0.02.55.07.510.012.5
Dec-15
Mar-16
Jun-16
Sep-16
Dec-16
Mar-17
Jun-17
Sep-17
Dec-17
Mar-18
Jun-18
Sep-18
Dec-18
Mar-19
0.04.08.012.016.020.0
Dec-15
Mar-16
Jun-16
Sep-16
Dec-16
Mar-17
Jun-17
Sep-17
Dec-17
Mar-18
Jun-18
Sep-18
Dec-18
Mar-19
0.0
25.0
50.0
75.0100.0
125.0
Dec-15
Mar-16
Jun-16
Sep-16
Dec-16
Mar-17
Jun-17
Sep-17
Dec-17
Mar-18
Jun-18
Sep-18
Dec-18
Mar-19
Source: DAT
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Rail & Intermodal
Rail Freight Intermodal Traffic
600,000
700,000
800,000
900,000
1,000,000
1,100,000
1,200,000
1,300,000
Mar-04
Mar-05
Mar-06
Mar-07
Mar-08
Mar-09
Mar-10
Mar-11
Mar-12
Mar-13
Mar-14
Mar-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Mar-18
Mar-19
Indexed to January 2000Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Rail Freight Intermodal TrafficIntermodal shipments declined in first quarter 2019, with intermodal freight volumes down 2.6% through February from
1.22 million carloads in December 2018 to 1.19 million in February. According to Logistics Management, the potential
border closing between the U.S. and Mexico could threaten rail shipping, especially in the automotive and auto parts sectors,
which account for approximately 25% of trade between the two countries. In 2018, approximately $1.4 billion of trade goods
crossed the U.S.-Mexico border via truck and train per day.
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Rail & IntermodalCass Intermodal IndexThe Cass Intermodal Index measures
changes in per mile U.S. domestic
intermodal costs. The index rose to a
new high of 151.9 in October 2018, 6.1%
over the prior year. According to Cass,
constraint in truckload capacity has
spurred demand for intermodal, while
an increase in diesel prices contributed
to higher pricing power for carriers.
Cass Intermodal Index: Historical Trend
Cass Intermodal Index: Annual Comparison
151.9
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
Mar-06
Mar-07
Mar-08
Mar-09
Mar-10
Mar-11
Mar-12
Mar-13
Mar-14
Mar-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Mar-18
Mar-19
Source: Cass Information Systems, Inc. and Broughton Capital Indexed to January 2005
115
120
125
130
135
140
145
150
155
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Source: Cass Information Systems, Inc. and Broughton Capital Indexed to January 2005
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M&A ActivityFeatured Transactions
J.B. Hunt Acquired Assets of
Joseph Cory Warehouses
TFI International Acquired
Five Trucking and Logistics Companies
J.B. Hunt Transport acquired the furniture warehouse
and delivery company for $100 million on January 9.
The acquisition is expected to boost J.B. Hunt’s last
mile capabilities, adding 3.1 million sq. ft. across 14
warehouses. “We have high expectations that there will
be a lot of demand for that heavy goods delivery,” J.B.
Hunt CEO John Roberts.
TFI International made several acquisitions in Febru-
ary and March, including two acquisitions to expand its
specialty transportation services: Toronto Tank Lines,
which transports food grade liquids and industrial
chemicals, and Schilli, a dry and liquid bulk carrier.
Private Equity Acquisition of
Tidewater Holdings, Inc.Noatum Logistics Acquired MIQ Logistics
A group of private equity investors, including Upper
Bay Infrastructure Partners and BlackRock, acquired
Tidewater Holdings, a multi-commodity transportation
and marine terminal construction company. The deal
closed on February 20.
Noatum Logistics acquired MIQ Logistics on March 21.
MIQ was previously the logistics division of LTL carrier
YRC Worldwide before it was sold to private equity firm
Austin Ventures for $38.7 million in 2010. Deal values
for the most recent transaction were not disclosed.
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Select Transactions
Date Announced
Deal Status
Total Deal Value
Deal Value to
Target Buyer Sales EBITDA
TruckingTRANSPORT LYON INC. Ecolomondo Corporation (TSXV:ECM) 3/15/19 Announced $2.6 0.3x 3.2x
Transport S.A.F. (1994) Inc. TFI International Inc. (TSX:TFII) 3/11/19 Closed - - -
Double-D Transport Inc. TFI International Inc. (TSX:TFII) 3/11/19 Closed - - -
A. Beaumont Transport inc. TFI International Inc. (TSX:TFII) 3/11/19 Closed - - -
Riechmann Transport, Inc. PS Logistics, LLC 2/28/19 Closed - - -
Schilli Corporation TFI International Inc. (TSX:TFII) 2/25/19 Closed - - -
Toronto Tank Lines TFI International Inc. (TSX:TFII) 2/19/19 Closed - - -
Precision Specialized Division Inc. The GTI Group 2/11/19 Announced - - -
Concorde Distribution Services Inc. C.W.H. Distribution Services Inc. 1/31/19 Closed - - -
CityDash, Inc. Brixey & Meyer Capital 1/29/19 Closed - - -
LTX Solutions Redwood Logistics, LLC 1/22/19 Closed - - -
Reliable Source Logistics LLC Fitzmark, Inc. 1/21/19 Closed - - -
J&B Express LLC Kuhlhaus Logistics Systems 1/21/19 Closed - - -
Assets of J&J Drive Away, Inc. and J&J Freight Brokers, LLC
Auto Driveaway Corporation 1/14/19 Closed - - -
All Assets of Joseph Cory Warehouses, Inc. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. 1/9/19 Closed $100.0 - -
RailNew England Southern Railroad in Concord, New Hampshire
United Rail, Inc. (OTCPK:URAL) 2/25/19 Closed - - -
Source: S&P Global Market Intelligencein USD millions
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Date Announced
Deal Status
Total Deal Value
Deal Value to
Target Buyer Sales EBITDA
Marine
Tidewater Holdings, IncorporatedUpper Bay Infrastructure Partners, BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK), et al.
2/20/19 Closed - - -
Air Freight & LogisticsSafe Harbour Tanker Chartering, LLC Clarksons Platou Shipping Services USA, LLC 3/27/19 Announced - - -
Trinity Logistics, Inc. Burris Logistics Inc. 3/27/19 Announced - - -
International Fulfillment Solutions, LLC/ IFS360 Rakuten Super Logistics, Inc. 3/26/19 Closed - - -
MIQ Logistics, LLC Noatum Logistics SL 3/21/19 Closed - - -
Rodair International Ltd. Rhenus SE & Co. KG 3/18/19 Closed - - -
Scenic Technology CorporationThe Related Companies, L.P.; Greenfield Partners, LLC
3/13/19 Closed - - -
Livingston Group Platinum Equity, LLC 2/21/19 Announced - - -
Scott Logistics Corp. FLS Transportation Services (USA) Inc. 2/14/19 Closed - - -
Vandegrift Forwarding Company, Inc. A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S (CPSE:MAERSK B) 2/12/19 Closed - - -
Strive Logistics, LLC Redwood Logistics, LLC 2/11/19 Announced - - -
SCR Air Services, Inc. NFI Industries, Inc. 2/11/19 Closed - - -
Assets of Genco Pharmaceutical Services Inmar, Inc. 2/4/19 Closed - - -
Our Freight Guy GlobalTranz Enterprises, Inc. 1/16/19 Closed - - -
Qontinuity Enterprises, LLC Legion Logistics, LLC 1/9/19 Closed - - -
GoodShip International Inc. SEKO Worldwide, LLC 1/3/19 Closed - - -
Source: S&P Global Market Intelligencein USD millions
Select Transactions
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Public Company Performance
Monthly Median TEV/EBITDA Multiples (as of March 31, 2019)
3.9x 3.3x
6.5x4.7x
11.0x
6.7x
11.6x11.0x
14.7x
12.4x
13.2x
14.9x
5.9x5.1x
10.3x8.6x
11.9x10.6x
0x
5x
10x
15x
20x
25x
30x
Truckload LTL Air Freight Marine Rail Logistics
Source: S&P Global Market Intelligence Data as of March 31, 2019, excludes outliers
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LTM LTM Multiples Forward Multiples
Company Name TickerPrice at 3/31/19
QoQ Price
ChangeEnterprise
Value
Debt / Total
CapitalReturn on
Assets Rev.EBITDA Margin
EV / Rev.
EV / EBITDA
Price / Earn.
EV / EBITDA
Price / Earn.
TruckloadJ.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. JBHT $101.29 9% $12,160 9% 872% $8,615 13% 1.4x 10.9x 22.5x 9.0x 17.7x
Ryder System, Inc. R $61.99 30% $9,858 66% 332% $8,409 24% 1.2x 4.9x 12.1x 4.5x 10.1x
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. KNX $32.68 13% $6,502 13% 444% $5,344 18% 1.2x 6.7x 13.5x 6.2x 12.3x
Landstar System, Inc. LSTR $109.39 29% $4,335 -1% 1575% $4,619 8% 0.9x 11.6x 17.2x 11.3x 17.1x
TFI International Inc. TFII $29.53 16% $3,710 32% 668% $3,755 13% 1.0x 7.5x 11.8x 6.0x 10.1x
Schneider National, Inc. SNDR $21.05 14% $3,708 -1% 689% $4,977 14% 0.7x 5.5x 13.9x 5.1x 12.5x
Werner Enterprises, Inc. WERN $34.15 14% $2,498 4% 711% $2,458 18% 1.0x 5.6x 14.3x 5.0x 13.0x
Heartland Express, Inc. HTLD $19.28 5% $1,418 -11% 542% $611 27% 2.3x 8.5x 21.7x 7.3x 19.7x
Daseke, Inc. DSKE $5.09 9% $1,033 68% 175% $1,613 10% 0.6x 6.2x nm 5.1x nm
Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. ULH $19.68 38% $944 41% 813% $1,462 10% 0.6x 6.3x 10.7x 5.2x 7.2x
Marten Transport, Ltd. MRTN $17.83 10% $916 -6% 563% $788 19% 1.2x 6.0x 17.7x 5.3x 15.9x
Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. CVTI $18.98 -1% $561 38% 0% $885 15% 0.6x 4.1x 8.2x 4.3x 8.7x
P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. PTSI $48.94 24% $494 41% 664% $533 17% 0.9x 5.5x 12.1x 4.8x 9.0x
USA Truck, Inc. USAK $14.44 -4% $277 58% 430% $534 9% 0.5x 5.9x 9.6x 4.5x 7.3x
ENTREC Corporation ENT $0.11 -5% $132 91% -168% $127 8% 1.0x 12.8x nm 5.6x nm
Titanium Transportation Group Inc. TTR $1.03 10% $77 51% 516% $135 12% 0.6x 4.7x 8.9x 4.2x 7.3x
Patriot Transportation Holding, Inc. PATI $18.80 -4% $42 -48% 56% $114 9% 0.4x 4.0x 12.2x nm nm
Median 10% 32% 13.1% 0.9x 6.0x 12.2x 5.2x 11.2x
Source: S&P Global Market IntelligenceUSD millions except per share values | Financial statement data as of Q4
Publicly Traded Companies
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LTM LTM Multiples Forward Multiples
Company Name TickerPrice at 3/31/19
QoQ Price
ChangeEnterprise
Value
Debt / Total
CapitalReturn on
Assets Rev.EBITDA Margin
EV / Rev.
EV / EBITDA
Price / Earn.
EV / EBITDA
Price / Earn.
Less-Than-TruckloadOld Dominion Freight Line, Inc. ODFL $144.39 17% $11,572 -1% 1544% $4,044 26% 2.9x 11.0x 19.3x 10.2x 18.1x
Saia, Inc. SAIA $61.10 9% $1,686 7% 840% $1,654 15% 1.0x 6.9x 14.9x 6.1x 13.2x
Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. RRTS $10.50 -15% $1,016 61% -217% $2,216 1% 0.5x nm nm nm nm
YRC Worldwide Inc. YRCW $6.69 112% $874 74% 470% $5,092 5% 0.2x 3.3x 11.2x 3.0x 9.3x
ArcBest Corporation ARCB $30.79 -10% $782 -1% 541% $3,094 8% 0.3x 3.4x 11.7x 3.2x 8.4x
Median 9% 7% 8% 0.5x 5.1x 13.3x 4.6x 11.2x
Air FreightAtlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. AAWW $50.56 20% $3,535 63% 352% $2,678 20% 1.3x 6.5x 4.8x 5.8x 6.6x
Air Transport Services Group, Inc. ATSG $23.05 1% $2,705 50% 387% $892 35% 3.0x 8.7x 19.6x 6.0x 17.9x
Forward Air Corporation FWRD $64.73 18% $1,888 1% 967% $1,321 12% 1.4x 11.7x 20.3x 11.0x 19.8x
Cargojet Inc. CJT $59.98 16% $1,258 36% 509% $333 25% 3.8x 15.0x nm 11.7x nm
Median 17% 43% 23% 2.2x 10.2x 19.6x 8.5x 17.9x
Source: S&P Global Market IntelligenceUSD millions except per share values | Financial statement data as of Q4
Publicly Traded Companies
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LTM LTM Multiples Forward Multiples
Company Name TickerPrice at 3/31/19
QoQ Price
ChangeEnterprise
Value
Debt / Total
CapitalReturn on
Assets Rev.EBITDA Margin
EV / Rev.
EV / EBITDA
Price / Earn.
EV / EBITDA
Price / Earn.
MarineTriton International Limited TRTN $31.10 0% $10,000 75% 473% $1,405 96% 7.1x 7.4x 6.9x 7.4x 6.7x
Kirby Corporation KEX $75.11 12% $5,903 24% 286% $2,971 16% 2.0x 12.4x nm 10.3x 21.2x
Seaspan Corporation SSW $8.70 11% $5,686 67% 440% $1,096 65% 5.2x 8.0x 6.7x 7.8x 10.7x
Textainer Group Holdings Limited TGH $9.65 -3% $3,859 86% 292% $677 67% 5.7x 8.5x 11.0x 7.9x 7.0x
Matson, Inc. MATX $36.09 13% $2,382 35% 349% $2,223 10% 1.1x 10.6x 14.2x 8.3x 15.5x
Costamare Inc. CMRE $5.20 18% $2,120 72% 295% $380 57% 5.6x 9.8x 8.8x 7.3x 9.5x
Global Ship Lease, Inc. GSL $5.79 17% $853 93% 403% $157 58% 5.4x 9.3x nm 4.9x 3.2x
Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. EGLE $4.65 1% $604 44% 282% $310 22% 1.9x 8.8x nm 7.3x nm
Navios Maritime Partners L.P. NMM $0.91 7% $602 74% 332% $231 55% 2.6x 4.7x nm 5.5x 5.2x
Pangaea Logistics Solutions, Ltd. PANL $3.07 1% $324 58% 527% $373 15% 0.9x 5.9x 7.7x 5.2x 4.4x
Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd. SINO $0.89 17% $6 -110% -671% $23 4% 0.3x 7.4x nm -11.2x nm
Median 11% 67% 2.6x 8.5x 8.2x 7.3x 7.0x
RailroadsUnion Pacific Corporation UNP $167.20 21% $141,923 15% 896% $22,832 47% 6.2x 13.2x 20.3x 12.4x 18.4x
CSX Corporation CSX $74.82 20% $74,468 18% 830% $12,250 50% 6.1x 12.1x 18.4x 11.3x 17.1x
Canadian National Railway Company CNR $89.51 21% $74,104 12% 903% $10,495 50% 7.1x 14.1x 20.5x 13.0x 19.4x
Norfolk Southern Corporation NSC $186.89 25% $60,927 18% 709% $11,458 45% 5.3x 11.9x 18.7x 11.1x 17.1x
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited CP $206.01 16% $35,275 18% 953% $5,362 53% 6.6x 12.5x 20.2x 12.3x 16.9x
Kansas City Southern KSU $115.98 22% $14,580 20% 651% $2,714 48% 5.4x 11.1x 18.6x 10.2x 16.9x
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. GWR $87.14 18% $7,536 34% 317% $2,349 29% 3.2x 11.0x 20.3x 10.4x 19.9x
Median 21% 18% 6.1x 12.1x 20.2x 11.3x 17.1x
Source: S&P Global Market IntelligenceUSD millions except per share values | Financial statement data as of Q4
Publicly Traded Companies
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LTM LTM Multiples Forward Multiples
Company Name TickerPrice at 3/31/19
QoQ Price
ChangeEnterprise
Value
Debt / Total
CapitalReturn on
Assets Rev.EBITDA Margin
EV / Rev.
EV / EBITDA
Price / Earn.
EV / EBITDA
Price / Earn.
Logistics & IntermodalUnited Parcel Service, Inc. UPS $111.74 15% $113,873 16% 678% $71,861 11% 1.6x 14.9x 20.1x 10.8x 14.9x
FedEx Corporation FDX $181.41 12% $62,815 25% 646% $65,450 13% 1.0x 7.5x 10.3x 7.4x 11.8x
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. CHRW $86.99 3% $12,873 8% 1316% $16,631 6% 0.8x 12.9x 17.9x 12.1x 17.3x
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. EXPD $75.90 11% $12,121 -8% 1548% $8,138 10% 1.5x 14.3x 21.1x 13.5x 21.4x
XPO Logistics, Inc. XPO $53.74 -6% $10,152 42% 401% $17,279 9% 0.6x 6.7x 13.9x 6.1x 15.8x
Air Transport Services Group, Inc. ATSG $23.05 1% $2,705 50% 387% $892 35% 3.0x 8.7x 19.6x 6.0x 17.9x
Forward Air Corporation FWRD $64.73 18% $1,888 1% 967% $1,321 12% 1.4x 11.7x 20.3x 11.0x 19.8x
Hub Group, Inc. HUBG $40.85 10% $1,697 16% 418% $3,684 6% 0.5x 8.3x 7.0x 6.8x 12.7x
Echo Global Logistics, Inc. ECHO $24.78 22% $832 17% 376% $2,440 3% 0.3x 11.0x 24.0x 8.4x 13.8x
Radiant Logistics, Inc. RLGT $6.30 48% $360 13% 428% $842 3% 0.4x 13.6x nm 8.9x 14.3x
Median 12% 16% 0.9x 11.3x 19.6x 8.7x 15.4x
Source: S&P Global Market IntelligenceUSD millions except per share values | Financial statement data as of Q4
Publicly Traded Companies
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